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June 10, 2010

GOP Senators Try to Strip EPA of Power to Regulate Emissions
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On Capitol Hill, the Senate is expected to vote today on a controversial
measure to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of its power to use
the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon emissions and greenhouse gas
emissions. The legislation is sponsored by Republican Senator Lisa
Murkowski of Alaska. At least four Democrats, including Jay Rockefeller
of West Virginia, have indicated they will support the measure. The
White House is threatening to veto the bill if it is passed.



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